Animal Caretakers pay range in Savannah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $41,860 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Savannah earn between $27,190 and $33,900.
- $23K10th
- $27K25th
- $29KMedian
- $34K75th
- $42K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,160 | $2,597 | $14.98 |
| Median | $28,700 | $2,392 | $13.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,190 | $2,266 | $13.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $33,900 | $2,825 | $16.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Savannah vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Savannah earn 3% less than the Georgia average ($32,250) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | $31,160 | $28,700 | $22,570 | $41,860 | 370 |
| Georgia | $32,250 | $29,860 | $21,370 | $47,260 | 9,110 |
| United States | $37,300 | $35,360 | $27,250 | $50,060 | 266,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Caretakers salary after taxes in Savannah
On the average salary of $31,160, a single filer in Savannah takes home about $26,411 a year, or $2,201 a month and $1,016 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Savannah a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Savannah area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.2), so the average $31,160 buys what about $32,729 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Savannah ($47,240). A typical home costs $348,054, or 11.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Georgia cities
Savannah ranks 5th of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Athens pays the most ($36,480).
- Athens$36,480
- Atlanta$32,750
- Gainesville$32,100
- Augusta$31,410
- Savannah$31,160
- Brunswick$30,620
- Macon$29,720
- Columbus$29,250
- Warner Robins$28,690
- Dalton$27,950
Highest-paying cities for animal caretakers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,930).
- San Jose, CA$47,930
- Seattle, WA$47,810
- San Francisco, CA$46,960
- Phoenix, AZ$46,050
- Barnstable, MA$45,910
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Animal Caretakers salary in Savannah: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Savannah?
$14.98 an hour on average, and $13.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Savannah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Savannah?
About $26,411 a year ($2,201 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $31,160.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Savannah than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($37,300).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021; area Savannah, GA (42340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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